Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 791 - 789

Chapter 791: 789

After the director of the Imperial Hospital had finished feeling Xiao’er’s pulse with one hand, he asked Xiao’er to extend her other hand.

If Xiao’er didn’t know that her body was in good health, she would almost doubt if she had contracted some complex disease!

But seeing his seriousness, she was a little worried that he could detect the private space she carries! Surely this couldn’t be possible! She had never heard of a pulse inspection being able to reveal the space inside a body! How unsettling!

If she had known it would be like this, she wouldn’t have offered herself up earlier in the interests of everyone’s harmonious and happy atmosphere!

Even the usually composed Shangguan Xuanyi was unsettled after seeing the doctor take Xiao’er’s pulse for such a long time!

But what worried him was Xiao’er’s health.

Finally, the director of the Imperial Hospital finished feeling the pulse.

"So, Doctor, is there anything wrong with Princess Rui’s health?" The Empress Dowager asked eagerly. Why did her voice sound so harsh?

The director of Imperial Hospital shook his head: "Princess Rui’s body is very healthy and has no problems at all."

Collectively, they let out a sigh of relief. Except for the Empress Dowager.

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager became angry: "If there’s nothing wrong with her body, why did you take her pulse for such a long time, and made that strange sound!?"

The director of the Imperial Hospital was inexplicably scolded. Shouldn’t it be a happy thing to hear that her body is healthy? Why did the Empress Dowager look so angry?

It seems the Empress Dowager really dislikes Princess Rui!

"To answer the Empress Dowager, Princess Rui’s body is the best I have ever seen. I was extremely surprised, so I took her pulse for a bit longer in case I made a mistake."

So her body is really in good shape, and hearing this, the Empress Dowager felt a little unhappy: "Then why has her belly remained quiet after being married for half a year?"

"Mother, having a child is ruled by fate. Maybe Xiao’er will conceive soon!" The Emperor found the Empress Dowager’s tone too harsh. He felt uncomfortable hearing it, let alone Xiao’er. For the sake of family harmony, he had to speak up.

"Doctor, I want to have a pulse check too!" Shangguan Xuanyi said.

"Yes."

"Why do you want a pulse check?" The Empress Dowager was taken aback. It is actually assumed that if a woman cannot conceive, it is the woman’s body that has an issue. Few would consider the man’s health.

The director of the Imperial Hospital also said: "To answer the Empress Dowager, this matter is not solely a woman’s problem. Should I help the Sixth Prince in a pulse check?"

"Nonsense! Are you trying to curse Prince Rui?" The Empress Dowager was furious upon hearing this!

How could her dear grandchild possibly have any problem? What kind of heart does this director of the Imperial Hospital have, to curse her grandchild during the New Year?

"I dare not!" The director of the Imperial Hospital was so afraid that he immediately kneeled in response.

He felt unjustly wronged! This kind of problem really involves both parties! If you want to solve the problem, of course, both of them need a pulse check, to see where exactly lies the problem!

"Empress Dowager, please just calm down. Since we have time, the doctor might as well check my pulse," said Shangguan Xuanyi. He intended to endure the humiliation together with Xiao’er. He couldn’t let her be humiliated alone.

The director of the Imperial Hospital sneaked a peek at the Empress Dowager. He worried that if he took Prince Rui’s pulse, he might not live to see the next sunrise.

"Messing around! Yi’er, why are you joining the fuss! How could the problem possibly lie with you?" The Empress Dowager said, glaring at Shangguan Xuanyi!

Even if Shangguan Xuanyi wants a pulse check, he shouldn’t let the hospital director take his pulse in front of so many people! What if there really is a problem? Where would he put his face then!

"Empress Dowager is only eager to hold a grandson. I am also eager to have a child, so let the doctor take my pulse. Only then will I feel at ease," Shangguan Xuanyi said calmly.

"No, that’s impossible. There can’t be anything wrong with your body! Alright, since Princess Rui is fine, you may leave!" The Empress Dowager looked discontentedly at the kneeling Imperial Doctor. Was this man even capable of speaking properly!

Collectively: Such obvious favouritism!

"Doctor, help me with a pulse check. By the way, I’m also suffering a bit of stomachache." After saying these words, Shangguan Xuanyi touched his stomach. His face also turned somewhat pale at that moment.

It turns out that he was so angry he turned green!

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager became nervous: "Why didn’t you mention your stomachache earlier, Doctor, quickly take Prince Rui’s pulse!"

The Emperor glanced at his son. Well done, to protect his own wife he even resorted to pretending to be sick!

The director of the Imperial Hospital stepped forward to take Shangguan Xuanyi’s pulse, and then drew his conclusion: The bodies of these two spouses are much stronger than ordinary people! Those pulses are truly strong and powerful!

"What’s the matter? Why does Yi’er have a stomachache?" The Empress Dowager anxiously asked, being genuinely worried.

Prince Rui said he had a stomachache, and the Imperial Doctor couldn’t expose him, so he said, "To answer the Empress Dowager, Prince Rui has just overeaten, resulting in indigestion. I’ll prescribe some soup medicine to help digestion – he should feel better after drinking one bowl!"

"Doctor, is my fertility fine?" Shangguan Xuanyi was somewhat surprised. Did it mean that the doctor couldn’t detect the contraceptive medicine he had been taking? He had planned to let the doctor diagnose him as having fertility issues. Then, even if there was no child a few years later, the Empress Dowager and his father wouldn’t trouble Xiao’er. Plus, they wouldn’t use this as an excuse to push women onto him.

Don’t think he didn’t see through it all. The Empress Dowager always wanted to replace his princess!

It seemed that after the New Year, he should hurry to leave the Imperial Capital with his girl.

"Prince Rui’s body is also extremely healthy. There should be no problem regarding his fertility."

"Is that so?" Shangguan Xuanyi was slightly disappointed.

The Doctor: "...."

What’s with that disappointed expression? Does Prince Rui actually hope he is infertile?

The Empress Dowager, upon hearing that Shangguan Xuanyi had no problems, let out a sigh of relief.

The Emperor and Empress also sighed in relief.

The Empress laughed and said: "It seems that when we will have a child is really predetermined by heaven. No need to panic, you guys are still young and in good health, it will certainly happen!"

Shangguan Xuanyi nodded.

At this time, Shangguan Xuanhao dared to crack a joke: "Sixth Prince, you aren’t doing a good job with seeding! Given the New Year holiday, exert more effort! Otherwise, my son will start taking soy sauce, and your son might not even be born yet!"

’Seeding’? Upon hearing these words, Xiao’er blushed!

The Emperor nodded after listening to this: "Hao’er is right. If you want a child, you need to work harder! Look at your two elder princes, both have children! If you don’t pick up the pace, be careful that their children will grow up and outcompete yours!"

Feeling faint! Shangguan Xuanyi is not working hard enough? He has far more time to work hard than others. Xiao’er felt really wronged!

Shangguan Xuanyi glanced at Xiao’er who was rolling her eyes, and said seriously: "It seems that I’m indeed not trying hard enough. I will work harder in the future."

Xiao’er’s face was flushed. She glared at Shangguan Xuanyi: if you dare to try harder, I will hide in the space and refuse to come out.

Shangguan Xuanyi: Alright, let’s hide in the space together.

The atmosphere lightened with the joke, although the Empress Dowager felt a little uncomfortable watching Shangguan Xuanyi and his wife exchange loving glances.

It wasn’t until midnight that everyone left the palace to return to their own mansions.

That night, Shangguan Xuanyi naturally tried much harder again.